Mount Angeles

Trip

Intermediate Snowshoe - Mount Angeles

No need to race to the destination, come enjoy the views and sunrise over WA and Canada in this winter overnight as we attempt to reach to the summit.

  • Sat, Mar 17, 2018 — Sun, Mar 18, 2018
  • Tacoma Snowshoeing Committee
  • Snowshoeing
  • Intermediate
  • Adults
  • Strenuous 2, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,924 ft
  • Pace: slow for sled towing

Northwest corner of the SR 512 Park-n-ride in Tacoma, WA.  Park-n-ride is located adjacent to the McDonalds Restaurant at the intersection of SR 512 and S. Tacoma Way.  Meeting time is 7:00am.  

You need to be a graduate of both backcountry snowshoe and winter camping to be considered for this trip.  All students needing trips for graduation will be given priority first.  Pace will be slow due to towing a sled and just fully recovered from a personal injury. 

Route/Place

Mount Angeles


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Snowshoes
  • Poles
  • Ice axe
  • Tent
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Mat
  • Stove & cookware
  • Extra fuel
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